Analysis of trimaran-pentamaran side hull location based on clearance and staggers with stern form variations

An optimum design of ship is to achieve the required speed with minimum power requirements. On multihull, sidehull position against to mainhull influences the friction resistance and its stability. Frictional resistance of multi-hull increases due to the addition of wetted surface area of hull, but wave making resistance can be lowered by a slender hull form. This research are experimental tests of trimaran with five Wigley hulls on a combination transom and without transom. The test varied on stagger, clearance and trim at several speeds. A ship with formation arrow tri-hull on forward was given to prove the resistance reduction due to cancellation wave which was indicated by negative interference. The influence diverse position of sidehull has shown that model non-transom (NT) stern moreover give beneficial resistance than model with transom (WT) at high speed. Similarly, in the trim conditions that NT more favorable on trim specifically for high speed depending on the position of the sidehull to the mainhull.